Interview with Dana (Aledrian) Belcher [aledrian] on Whohub

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How and why did you begin to be creative?

I always have been creative, its just random, I probably begin being very creative recently though.

Your mind is your work tool. How do you take care of it?

I don't! Which is quite sad. But I read, and study, I think I over work my mind. But I give it breaks, meditating (if you would call hiking meditating).

Do you have a ritual like retiring to a lonely place from time to time to cleanse your mind?

YES! theres a spot in the woods behind my house that is just mine.

"To give birth to ideas." Is this only an expression, or are there really parallels between giving birth and creativity?

I think their parallels. I mean its figuratively the same thing.

Does spirituality contribute to your creativity?

Yes, my morals do. Which is basically my spirituality.

Ideas can come simultaneously to different people in different places with no connection to one another. How do you explain this phenomenon?

What do you do? How do you define yourself as an artist?

Symbolic. Expressionist.

What is your message?

Emotions, experiences that are pretty universal.

How is an idea born? For you, what is inspiration?

Most of my ideas come by memory, or a quick look at something, or a scent, which triggers a memory, which triggers an emotion. Most of my ideas come by a chain effect of an experience.

Expressing your opinions, ideas, beauty, sometimes its just for fun.

How do you evaluate whether an idea is good or not?

If theres no meaning behind it, it's probably not a good idea to me.

Why do so many artists and creators have such volatile personalities?

We're critical, well some. We see things differently.

Does it pain you to let go of a piece you have sold?

Yeah...unless the person who's buying it really appreciates my hard work.

Do you personally collect any items?

I collect memories. Photographic memory.

What type of reading inspires you to write?

Fiction defiantly inspires me to write.

What voice do you find most to your liking: first person or third person?

I defiantly find first person narrative more to my liking.

Are you equally good at telling stories orally?

No way, I'm way better at written stories than oral stories

Deep down inside, who do you write for?

well I write for myself. I like a good story, the characters in my head have to get let out somehow.

Do you share rough drafts of your writings with someone whose opinion you trust?

Yeah, anyone who will read it, and that I don't think has the interest of stealing my ideas or story.

Do you believe you have already found "your voice" or is that something one is always searching for?

Yes, I've found my writing style or "voice". Well, I think I have.

What are you working on now?

I'm currently having writers block.

In moments of tension, what techniques work in calming the mind?

LAUGHING BAHAHAHa, well...it helps me. That or being reallllyyy quiet.

Which actor would you like to be?

Natalie portman. She's so pretty, inside and out.

A simple pleasure that for you is quite big or important.

Reading, lucid dreaming, and smoking pot.

Something in which you are completely incompetent.

Please list something you have not yet done, but that you would definitely like to do someday.

To which other place in the world would you move without hesitation?

Which animal do you prefer for company?

Did God create the world in seven days, or do you believe in the theory of evolution?

I believe god made evolution.

Do you believe it is true that humans only use 10% of their brain capacity?

I guess, I mean if there's another 90% of my brain unused...I want to know what the hell I've been doing all my life.

What is your opinion of the rise in popularity of plastic surgery and implants?

I think plastic surgery unless it truly, truly is needed, is just way for you to deny yourself, being self conscious should be a sin. Not liking something about yourself isn't, that doesn't mean you have to pay an arm and a leg to change it. No pun intended.

What books are you currently reading?

The vampire academy series. and The vampire chronicles by anne rice.

What were your favourite subjects when you were in primary/secondary school?

Art and social studies.

Do you defend urban graffiti?

YES! I think urban graffi is awesomeness. Unless its to promote your gang. Bloods cripes, it all gets on my nerves.

How do you kill time?

Reading, surfing the net.

What is the secret to happiness?

Someone who will be there for you no matter what, and will accept all your faults, and treats you nicely and with respect.

Does the soul exist?

Your own definition for beauty

When you can't take your eyes off something, when whatever it may be, touches something inside you.

If the ticket price for a football match is twice the regular price for those 12 years of age or older, and your child turned twelve yesterday, what age would you say your child is?

My child is 11 years old sir.

What is the best attitude to have for experiencing life and not missing out on its intensity?

Being up for anything once, accept harmful things that may lead to addiction.

On your death bed, what do you think you will regret not having done more of in life?

Showing my family how much I really do appreciate their love, and not letting go of fake people. Not being myself as much as myself wants to be itself. (confusing but true).

What will your epitaph be?

Here lies Aledrian, the creativist.Love life, don't take it too serious, laugh when your unsure, and be yourself.

What toys do you recall most fondly?

My bike, and barbies.

What can you tell us about your family?

We're mental, and complicated, but we love eachother.

Did you always know what you wanted to be? How did you discover your calling?

I may not have always known what I wanted to be when I grew up, but I knew whatever it was, it wasn't going to be boring, and it wasn't going to be a desk job.

Have you ever "come out of a closet" of some sort? What challenges have you had to overcome?

That I'm not religious.

In the lowest moments, what kept you afloat?

Tears, books, being alone.

If you write your memoirs someday, what will be the title?

The diary of an Unknown name

What are the things that you definitely want to do before dying?

Things I want to do before dying:
-sky diving
-travel in a hippie bus, or any bus
-Back pack around Europe

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